Elevated alpha-fetoprotein
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Elevated alpha-fetoprotein refers to a state where alpha-fetoprotein levels are outside of the reference range.
There are two categories of AFP tests: tests performed on serum (blood plasma), and tests performed on amniotic fluid. Tests performed on serum are further categorized by the reason for performing the test: maternal serum, adult tumor marker, and pediatric tumor marker.